Vaseline: anti aging?

[speerrituall1]

Originally Posted by LVA /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm so glad i started using Vaseline again. I 4got how harsh winter can be on my skin. My hands are soo dry right now, I'm gonna have to go buy some gloves 2morrow and slather my hands in some vaseline b4 i hit the pillows

Dont forget your feet!

 

[Bea]

I'm still doing good with the vaseline. It soesn't get rid of all the dry patches, but I'm hoping it will eventually. I have no new break outs, less oil and it seems to be evening out my skin tone and redusing some redness (which is great considering I'm so pale). I even tried it under my make up the other day, and was just amased at the fact that it actually kept my skin less oily, made the make up stick and no touch up, not even a blot, all day!!!! Certainly glad I tried this. I think what has made me stay a bit dry in areas is the faact I'm also giving the Dove soap a go. Think that's too much for me. Anyone else still doing this?

 

[x3kh]

actully Vasaline is great for you skin.

 

[linicolef]

I finally grew some cahoonies and tried vaseline last night..

i washed my face, used a apple cider and water mix toner, after

it dried i put on some vaseline.. i was nervous because im getting photos

for xmas with my honey tomorrow.. but when i woke up, my face appeared

more full.. like the skin was plump and healthy, no new pimples and no dry patches, my dark leftover acne spots even seemed smoother and less visible..

i will do it again tonight. i dont wanna put it on in the mornings because i

have oily skin and working all day with vaseline seems odd.. anywho i use emu oil as a moisturizer in the mornings and i like that alot!

Thank you for the Posts! they are sooo helpful!

love, lins

 

[bluestar]

I've used Vaseline/Aquaphor a couple times a week (at night) for most of my adult life. My skin is good, wrinkle-wise, even though I used to tan. Nothing else makes my skin feel so good the next day. Be careful around the eye though- if you don't get it all off your eye makeup will slide around the next day!

 

[Kuchen]

There's some comprehensive information about Vaseline here, on the Beauty Brains. I don't know if anyone has mentioned this site here before, but it's brilliant! Scientists answering beauty questions about products, urban myths and claims by cosmetic companies.

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No material has been shown to be better at improving skin moisture levels. Quote:
Is it safe? After combing through the published medical evidence over at PubMed we could find no studies that linked petroleum jelly to any cancers whatsoever. If someone is claiming such a link, it is not being done by a reputable scientific research organization.

 

[linicolef]

If it is allowed to Post.. what is the website link to the beauty brains?

never mind.. im working and apparently being an idiot!! oopsy sorry! it on there.... beauty and brains is not me today!!!!! teehe

 

[heyleila]

Very interesting thread

 

[usersassychick0]

Wow there is soo many posts in this thread! I don't know where to start haha!

 

[greeneyedangel]

I tired this for 1 night and it made me break out. Won't be doing it again.

 

[calico]

Originally Posted by katrosier /img/forum/go_quote.gif It could be great genes because its not staying out of the sun or using sunscreen. Personally I use Vaseline on my eyelids because they get dry and flaky sometimes but if itdidnt clog the pores around my eyes..why would it clog my pores anywhere else?
speerrituall1 thats really funny cuz they use Dove too! oh no ..what if it's Dove that's anti aging??

There is a reason for this. The skin around the eyes does not get oily like the rest of the face. So for oily people putting it around the eyes may be OK but I'm kind of afraid of all over for fear of clogging pores and breaking out.

Originally Posted by Bea /img/forum/go_quote.gif I'm still doing good with the vaseline. It soesn't get rid of all the dry patches, but I'm hoping it will eventually. I have no new break outs, less oil and it seems to be evening out my skin tone and redusing some redness (which is great considering I'm so pale). I even tried it under my make up the other day, and was just amased at the fact that it actually kept my skin less oily, made the make up stick and no touch up, not even a blot, all day!!!! Certainly glad I tried this. I think what has made me stay a bit dry in areas is the faact I'm also giving the Dove soap a go. Think that's too much for me. Anyone else still doing this? What were you using before the dove as a cleanser?

 

[speerrituall1]

Originally Posted by katrosier

It could be great genes because its not staying out of the sun or using sunscreen. Personally I use Vaseline on my eyelids because they get dry and flaky sometimes but if itdidnt clog the pores around my eyes..why would it clog my pores anywhere else?

speerrituall1 thats really funny cuz they use Dove too! oh no ..what if it's Dove that's anti aging??

It's my belief that Dove, which is soap free, has the proper ph level, the ingredients more closely match our natural chemistry and are easily absorbed by the body. Therefore, it is compatible for most everyone.

 

[calico]

Originally Posted by evilprincess /img/forum/go_quote.gif I wish i would have read this entire thread. I went to a health store and got some emu oil and did see the grape seed oil there. grrrr. anyway. I also stopped and picked up some vaseline from the store as well. Don't be mad you got the emu, it is great for the skin, even oily skin. It is one of the most penetrating oils there is and doesn't clog pores. I use emu, grapeseed, jojoba, or squalane oil on my face and around my eyes. For the face part I add some Lavender essential oil to the base oil and it works wonders on blemishes and just makes my skin look better than it ever has. I am 50 and have tried almost everythng in the book.

 

[dlwt2003]

Originally Posted by calico /img/forum/go_quote.gif Don't be mad you got the emu, it is great for the skin, even oily skin. It is one of the most penetrating oils there is and doesn't clog pores. I use emu, grapeseed, jojoba, or squalane oil on my face and around my eyes. For the face part I add some Lavender essential oil to the base oil and it works wonders on blemishes and just makes my skin look better than it ever has. I am 50 and have tried almost everythng in the book. Calico where you getting your squalane oil, I need more and the local place doesnt have it nor does the place I used to get it online.

 

[missnadia]

Originally Posted by speerrituall1 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Dove, which is soap free, has the proper ph level That's exactly what my dermatologist told me..... But being stubborn as I am I always use the Neutrogena pump acne soap.

 

[Bea]

Originally Posted by calico /img/forum/go_quote.gif There is a reason for this. The skin around the eyes does not get oily like the rest of the face. So for oily people putting it around the eyes may be OK but I'm kind of afraid of all over for fear of clogging pores and breaking out.

What were you using before the dove as a cleanser?

I just used the Dove soap. Should I have used something first?

 

[mossaenda]

ok i'm joining in

I had used Vaseline strictly on my feet and elbows...but last night after my usual routine i put on a thin coat of Aquaphor on my face, chest and arms. This morning i woke up to very soft skin and it was kind of plumped up, not swollen, very nice effect.

I have combination skin and get the ocasional pimple/bump on the chin area plus i'm prone to scarring and discolorations, but í'm curious to see if this is going to do me any good or if it is going to clog my pores.

So far, what i didn't like is the oily/sticky feel UGH! but i'll put up with it if it proves to be beneficial.

 

[geebers]

I ran out of my vaseline so I switched to A and D ointment. I have to say - the AD is LESS greasy. I think though it may be irritating my skin as it has been red lately. I switched to using it in the day only under makeup - and MUCH better. I like the consistency better. I think in the end, my favorite treatment is Aquaphor.

 

[alice_alice]

Originally Posted by Bea /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just used the Dove soap. Should I have used something first? Bea u can use dove bar on its own as a cleanser but it can be a little drying.
ps. Hugh Laurie is hot.............

 

[calico]

Originally Posted by Bea /img/forum/go_quote.gif I just used the Dove soap. Should I have used something first? I was asking what cleanser you used prior to trying the dove, or what was your usual cleanser or soap? Sorry for the confusion.